Pylos

Size limits

LOA 110m, draught 8.0m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range approx 0.4m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Port limits

The port limits are the lighthouse of "Nissos Pylos" Island and Chelonike Island.

Anchorages

Good anchorage for vessels of any size in Navarino Bay, except within red sector of Helonaki Islet Light. At Sfaktiria Island there is a deep water LPG transfer anchorage available for ship-to-ship transfers to the W or to the N of Proti Island, depending on the direction of winds, in depths of 110m. Fresh water and provisions can be supplied.

Charts and publications

BA 1092, 2404. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Initial ETA to be sent to vessel's agent on departure from last port. Additional ETA's to be sent 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival to the vessel's agent. One hour prior to arrival, port authorities, pilot and agents should be contacted by VHF giving exact time of arrival.

The ETA message should include: Ship's particulars, cargo information, dangerous cargo (if any onboard, with details), health condition and stowaway details (if any).

Communications

Olympia Radio ("SVA") receives distress or urgent messages and public communication (working channel). Watch frequencies VHF/FM, 2182kHz and HF/DSC as follows:

MF 2187.5kHz.

HF 4207.5kHz, 6312kHz, 8414.5kHz, 12577kHz, 16804.5kHz.

Heraklio, Limnos and Corfu Radio for general watch calling frequencies.

The stations work throughout 24 hours.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Ch 12, 16, 18 or 68.

Notice of readiness

Can be tendered anytime but will only be accepted between 0800-1700hrs.

Documents

Special forms exist for all documents but apply only to liner vessels. These are delivered onboard on arrival.

Health

Pratique should be applied for on arrival and cannot be applied for by radio.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: Each officer and crew member is allowed 1 bottle of spirits and 1 carton of cigarettes each.

Immigration: Immigration authorities issue crew passes. For EC nationals there are no immigration procedures. There are special regulations for nationals of countries such as Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovakia and South American countries.

Crew being repatriated to non European countries must have a ticket which the agent must show to the authorities, agent's guarantees are requested by various authorities.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Merchant Marine.

Address: 1 K. Paleologou Street, 185 35 Piraeus, Greece.

Tel: +30 210 419 1911/43.

Fax: +30 210 419 1901.

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Where it is

Pylos (or Pilos) is a small port in Navarino Bay on the SW coast of Greece.

The port

The port suitable for handling small vessels. Primarily handling cruise and passenger activities.

What are the pilot arrangements at Pylos?

Compulsory. Private pilot is available throughout 24 hours on request at 24 hours notice.

What time zone is Pylos in?

Local time at Pylos is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Pylos?

1025.

Which load line zone is Pylos in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Pylos?

Port State Control at Pylos: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Pylos?

The UN/LOCODE of Pylos is GRPYL.

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